Question 1

Are there caretaking jobs at schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes, schools are one of the biggest employers of caretakers in the public sector. You'll find roles advertised as school caretaker, site manager, premises officer, or site supervisor, typically at primary and secondary schools. Local authorities and academy trusts regularly recruit caretakers to manage school buildings, handle security, oversee minor repairs, and coordinate with contractors. Many school caretaking roles follow term-time patterns, though some require year-round cover. Browse our current caretaking vacancies to find school-based roles near you.

Question 2

Can I work nights as a caretaker?

Accepted Answer

Many caretaking roles include evening or night-time responsibilities, particularly in community centres, leisure venues, and housing estates where buildings are used outside standard hours. Duties might include late lock-ups, alarm response, or event setup. Some employers advertise dedicated evening or split-shift caretaking positions, while others build occasional out-of-hours cover into a standard daytime role. If you prefer evening work, look for roles mentioning key holder duties, lettings coordination, or shift patterns when browsing our caretaking vacancies.

Question 3

Are there temporary caretaker jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, temporary and fixed-term caretaking positions are available across the public sector. Councils and schools recruit temporary caretakers to cover maternity leave, long-term sickness, or while permanent recruitment is underway. You'll also find casual and relief caretaker roles—particularly with councils managing multiple community buildings—where you cover shifts as needed across different sites. These can be a great way to gain experience and build a track record with an employer. Check our latest caretaking vacancies for current temporary and fixed-term opportunities.

Question 4

Where to find caretaker jobs?

Accepted Answer

Public sector caretaking jobs are advertised by councils, schools, housing associations, and charities across England and Wales. Jobs Go Public brings together caretaking vacancies from these employers in one place, so you can search by location, working pattern, or employer type without trawling individual council websites. You'll find roles ranging from school caretakers and estate services caretakers to site managers and premises officers. Set up a job alert to be notified when new caretaking roles are posted in your area.

Question 5

Are there live in caretaker jobs?

Accepted Answer

Live-in caretaking roles do exist in the public sector, though they're less common than standard positions. When they appear, they're most often housing estate caretaker roles with local authorities, where the caretaker lives on or near the estate they manage. Councils such as Lewisham, Brighton & Hove, and North Northamptonshire have advertised these types of roles. Because live-in positions are relatively niche, it's worth setting up a job alert so you're notified as soon as one is posted on our site.

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